2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Oaxaca in December

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

December is an excellent time to visit Oaxaca. Oaxaca has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 26°C, lows of 11°C, and approximately 1 rainy days per month.

Avg High

26°C

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy days

1days

Daylight

11.1h

Is December a good time to visit Oaxaca?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

5:56 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 26°C 12°C 2 Excellent (best)
February 28°C 12°C 0 Excellent (best)
March 30°C 14°C 2 Excellent (best)
April 32°C 16°C 3 Good
May 30°C 16°C 9 Good
June 28°C 16°C 20 Wet
July 27°C 15°C 20 Wet
August 25°C 15°C 21 Wet
September 24°C 15°C 22 Wet
October 26°C 13°C 7 Excellent (best)
November 26°C 13°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 26°C 11°C 1 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Oaxaca? +

December is typically Excellent for visiting Oaxaca, with average highs of 26°C and around 1 rainy days.

What should I pack for Oaxaca in December? +

With highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Oaxaca in December? +

Oaxaca typically sees around 1 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Oaxaca in December? +

In December, Oaxaca gets approximately 11.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Oaxaca? +

Yes, December is peak season in Oaxaca. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Oaxaca? +

The best months to visit Oaxaca are October, November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Mexico_City)

Last Updated: January 2026

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26° / 11°
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